I recently read the play Cigarettes and Chocolate by Anthony Minghella. The story follows Gemma, a woman in her twenties who has recently turned silent. Stopped talking. Completely. The reason behind her silence follows the idea that words are meaningless and words are punishment, 'saying so much to say nothing.' Making the point that words don't change anything, actions do.  Nothing happens in...

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In September, myself and seventy-six others made our way to North Wales for a four day Geography Trip. The sole purpose of this trip was to collect data for our coursework. So in other words, seventy-seven students from Greater London trudged over to North Wales, to dig up some soil and put in it a microwave for a few minutes; why? Because data...

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This Lavender & Tea Tree Moisturising Face Lotion by AA Skincare is advertised to be a light, easily absorbed lotion to moisturise, tone and restore skin. It is also said to be ideal for spot prone and blemished skin yet suitable for all skin types. The product comes in a 100ml plastic bottle with a plastic pump and plastic lid and sells for £6.96. Lavender & Tea Tree Moisturising Face...

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Get the Label is an online website which sells designer clothes for discounted prices. They sell brands from Converse to Ralph Lauren to French Connection.  Disclaimer: *I was recently asked to review one of their products. I did not buy this coat myself, I was instead sent it for free in exchange for an honest review. Please note that all comments and opinions are...

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I started my some of my GCSE courses in Year 9, the rest I started in Year 10. This year, I'm taking all my exams. So I have pretty much grasped what it's like to endure studying 11 courses at once, only to know that you will have to sit 20+ exams at the end of them. These tips are aimed at those...

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Who's the fairest of them all? "Lips red as blood Hair black as night Bring me your heart Dear Snow White" A short while ago, myself and Bethany went about doing our makeup in the style of the Disney Princesses. It was so much fun to take inspiration from them, and today I want to show you my attempt at Snow White's makeup. It...

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